Highway Maintenance Worker II - Medium Equipment Operator (61033847)

Responsibilities

• Operates medium equipment such as a Tandem Dump Truck.
• Operates medium equipment such as a Large Roller > 4 Tons.
• Flags traffic during road repairs to control traffic flow and ensure the safety of employees, the general public, and equipment.
• Performs manual labor associated with building catch basins; pouring concrete for curbs and raised medians; laying pipe for driveways and other drainage structures; repairing shoulders and bridges; and cleaning rights-of-way.
• Assists in the installation of driveways by using hand tools and hand tamp, placing aggregates, removing and reinstalling mailboxes, and placing large sections of pipe.
• Operates a chainsaw in the removal of trees from right-of-ways.
• Assist in emergency and inclement weather operation, may include extended hours and/or 12-hour shifts.

Requirements

• Six (6) months of related work experience; or an approved acceptable equivalence.
• Necessary Special Requirement: A valid motor vehicle operator’s license is required.
• Requires attainment of a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within six (6) months of placement in the position.
• The physical demands for the essential functions involves bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, climbing, balancing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, and grasping.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Walking for extended periods, treading rough terrain, working in close proximity to motoring traffic, and in natural environmental hazards.
• May be required to work outside normal scheduled work week; especially during inclement weather.

Schedule

May be required to work overtime, nighttime, and/or weekends during hazardous weather or emergencies.